![]() ![]() With my gas mower, I had to change my clothes every time after mowing because they stunk from exhaust. Best of all, the electric requires zero seasonal maintenance and has zero emissions (I get wind-generated power from my electric utility). I much prefer the electric mower because it's lighter, quieter, easier to store (it rotates to a vertical position), and easier to start (no more pull-starts or risk of flooding the engine) than the old gas mower. I'd been mowing it with a standard gas push mower for 12 years before switching to electric. It's pretty hard on mowers (both the machine and myself) because it's lumpy and bumpy and has a large berm with a slope of about 40 degrees. I have a large-ish suburban lawn of about 7,500 square feet (0.17 acre). Phil Schmidt, Hunker's Home Improvement Expert, explains why he's happy he switched from a gas to an electric lawn mower: No gasoline fumes: You can store electric equipment in your garage without fear of your house smelling like gasoline.Electric lawn mowers are significantly quieter than gas mowers. Many municipalities are banning leaf blowers or considering it because of noise. Noise reduction: Noise pollution awareness has grown in recent years.Studies have shown that 10 minutes of using a leaf blower emits more pollution than driving a car over a hundred miles. Emissions reduction: Small engine equipment produces enormous amounts of carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and hydrocarbons.Anyone who has tried to start a gasoline small engine that has not been used all winter can understand the frustration. Easy to start and operate: One of the most beautiful aspects of an electric piece of equipment is that you can simply pull the trigger and it operates.More involved repairs, such as carburetor replacement, can easily cost 25 to 50 percent of a replacement machine. Preventative maintenanceĬonsists of simple tasks, such as changing spark plugs and air filters, but it costs money and takes time. Less maintenance: All gas engines need maintenance. ![]() Being able to charge a battery instead of going to the gas station is a big selling point. ![]() It also has a short shelf life, which causes failure of carburetors and other fuel components in traditional gas equipment. With the addition of two-cycle oil (required on some mowers), a gallon of mix-oil gas easily costs $5 to $7 or more. Ease: There is no gas to store and a significant reduction in maintenance.If the blade is dull, sharpen or replace the cutting blade-this will allow your trimmer line to work more effectively. Ensure the cutting blade on the guard's underside is exposed, clean, and clear of debris. Built-up debris on the underside of the guard may prevent the line from cutting to its full potential. The battery pack may require charging or may not be properly installed.Ĭheck that the guard is free of debris.Leave for 10 minutes, then try again once the battery cools. Remove the battery from the unit and take it indoors to a cool, dry, shaded location. Ensure that the cutting path (length of line outside of the trimmer head) is no more than the maximum cutting width of your unit. Refer to the manual for the proper line diameter for your string trimmer unit. Make sure you're using the correct cutting line for your unit. ![]() Ensure the guard is attached for each use. Check the following if your unit suddenly stops cutting during use: ![]()
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